Rutgers University History Department PUBLIC HISTORY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Rutgers University History Department PUBLIC HISTORY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS As of January 2013 Gary D Saretzky Coordinator saretzky@rci.rutgers.edu 732-308-3772 PUBLIC HISTORY INTERNSHIPS Available internships are described on the following pages Public History internships provide credit for Rutgers University-New Brunswick undergraduate history majors who complete internships in the fall, spring or summer semesters These internships are at New Jersey public or not-for-profit institutions and agencies or, in a few instances, elsewhere but involve New Jersey history They not include internships at law offices and other nonhistory related internships, which are available through another course, the General Internship Program, 506:452 Except where indicated, internships are available at these sites for the fall, spring, and summer (May 29-July 5) sessions Students may take the course once (They may also take the General Internship course once.) Students who are interested in history internships must call (732) 308-3771 x5 to make an appointment with Gary D Saretzky, the coordinator for the Public History Internship program, before registering for 506:451 Enrollment in 506:451 + 506:452 is limited to eighteen students per semester Students must have an interview with the coordinator before applying for an internship Internships require interviews with both the coordinator and the site supervisor Approval by the hosting agency, as well as approval by the History Department, is required before an internship can be started It is recommended that students bring a resume to the site interview Every student taking an internship is required to attend both an introductory session at Rutgers at the beginning of the semester and a concluding class at the end of the semester; work a minimum of 112 hours (8 hours a week in the fall and spring semesters); submit an oral interim report on the internship before the end of the first weeks; and turn in a final, written report at the end of the semester Students will be evaluated both by the hosting agency and the coordinator and/or assistant coordinator All interns also will be visited on site by the coordinator or assistant coordinator during the course of their internship The exact nature of the report required will be determined by the form of the internship, and should be clearly worked out with the coordinator at the beginning of the semester Requirements for the summer internship program are similar but compressed into seven weeks: interns still work 112 hours per week in the summer program by working two or three days per week The following list includes agencies that have submitted detailed proposals for internships In some cases, additional information on the host agency and more detailed project descriptions are available from the program coordinator If a student wishes to work for an agency that has not submitted a proposal, an effort will be made to arrange for an appropriate internship Internships hosted by foreign government agencies or paid internships will not be approved Interns are not paid for the minimum of 112 hours of work at host sites Compensation for extra work may be negotiated between the host site and the intern Interns may be reimbursed by the site for travel expenses Violation of this policy will result in an automatic failure grade for the course Appended to the description of each internship is an indication if public transportation is known to be available (if not indicated, don’t rule out the possibility) and the date when the project description was last updated or confirmed Introduction last updated: 8/30/2012 Agraj Seva Kendra East Brunswick Agraj Seva Kendra a NJ Nonprofit Corporation is sponsoring a history project ‘Indian Diaspora in New Jersey’ with a view to promote understanding and diversity among the citizens of New Jersey The project is funded by Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission East Brunswick Public Library is a joint sponsor of this project The interns will conduct research on the Indian Diaspora in the State of New Jersey from 1960 to the present This will include researching published local histories, newspapers and other publications so that the research does not lack the human element The project will focus on the reasons for immigration and settlement as well as the contribution made by Asian Indians to all aspects of life in New Jersey The interns will submit a thesis on completion of the project Last updated: 10/13/2011 American Labor Museum Botto House National Landmark Haledon www.labormuseum.net The museum is located in a 12-room Victorian house used as a headquarters for over 20,000 silk mill workers during the 1913 Paterson Textile Strike The Botto House staff provide opportunities for interns to work on several projects: (1) Curatorial Work: This involves helping research and catalog the museum's artifacts (including clothing, household goods, union memorabilia, etc.) (2) Archival Assistant: Assist the Museum as it works with the NJVid (State of the Art Video Access project) in digitizing oral history video (3) Historical interpretation: Working as a tour guide taking visitors through the house and explaining its significance for Labor history and Immigrants' History as well as New Jersey History (4) Exhibits: Help to research, catalog and arrange items for exhibits (5) Special projects: For example, helping to plan, publicize and run special programs at the museum, including programs for children The museum offers Saturday Labor Art Classes (grades 3-5), Videoconferencing/Distance Learning Classes for the general public and After-school classes for scouts, home instruction students and other student groups Internships not available in summer semester Car suggested to reach the museum, although public transportation is available Last updated 1/8/2013 Avalon Free Public Library History Center Avalon www.avalonhistorycenter.com The Avalon Free Public Library History Center (located on a barrier island off of Cape May NJ) serves as an informational and cultural Gateway to Avalon for all residents and visitors The History Center visitors explore Avalon’s past, present, and future in visually exciting, intellectually accessible, and emotionally evocative new exhibits and public programs Also at the Center are a circulating book collection, computer work stations, and patron access to history databases Interns who meet certain educational and work criteria’s can be involved in the following: Interpretation- The intern can run on and off site programs dealing with regional history topics and assorted public programs Intern may also be responsible for helping host educational lectures and programs Cultural Resource management- The intern may aid the curator and museum technician in object care and restoration, cataloging and object identification, temperature and humidity studies, and exhibit set up and breakdown Library Sciences- Work maintaining the circulating book collection database, book collection organizational issues, and general library circulation needs service Computer Sciences- Work in design and upkeep of the Center’s website which includes; mailing list, photography, online exhibits, and other detailed information regarding the History Center Last update: 1/5/2010 Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey Teterboro Airport http://www.njahof.org/pages/1/ The Aviation Hall of Fame, founded in 1972, recently quadrupled the size of its Education Center An intern would help create exhibits, catalog archival collections and lead tours of the new facility Interns also may some writing and will have some time to learn about air traffic control working with airport personnel Car necessary to reach the facility Last updated: 1/18/2013 Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial Camden http://www.battleshipnewjersey.org Intern needed to assist in Education Department of the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, a historic ship museum located on the Camden Waterfront This position enables hands-on experience in a non-profit organization The Education Department is responsible for all educational aspects of the ship including classes, seminars, outreach, distance learning, and docent training Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: teaching, filing, research, marketing, development of programs, and assisting in mailings Qualifications: Must be computer literate, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet helpful Teaching experience and interest in the Battleship New Jersey preferred, but not required Accessible via Light Rail from Trenton to Camden waterfront Note: Internship availability not confirmed due to staff cutback Last update: 11/13/2012 Boxwood Hall State Historic Site Elizabeth http://www.getnj.com/historichouses/boxwoodelizabeth.shtml Boxwood Hall is an 18th century building listed on both the National and Sate Historic Landmark registers It was owned by Elias Boudinot, President of the Continental Congress and later by Jonathan Dayton, youngest signer of the U.S Constitution It is furnished with pieces ranging from the late 18th to mid-19th centuries Two internships are available: Inventory/cataloging: Assist with inventory of Boxwood Hall collection, which will include data entry Assist with continuing cataloging of collection, which may involve research, not all of which can be done on the Internet Interpretation: Begin to develop, and hopefully complete, a booklet of exploration activities for children to use as they tour Historic Midtown Elizabeth This would involve learning about the area, developing ideas for activities, and submitting them to teachers for evaluation Boxwood Hall has private off-street parking It is five blocks from the NJ Transit NE Corridor/North Jersey Coast Line train station Bus service is available from Union & Middlesex Counties & from Newark Boxwood Hall is only partially Handicap Accessible Interns must be able to climb stairs: the museum collection is located on two floors & the rest room is in the cellar Lat update: 1/20/2010 Buccleuch Mansion Museum New Brunswick http://www.rootsweb.com/~njdar/Jerseyblue/index.html The Buccleuch Mansion, ca 1739, is a beautifully restored and furnished mansion in Buccleuch Park, New Brunswick This site is listed on both the state and national Registers of Historic Places and was built by the father of a Revolutionary War officer, Anthony Walton White It was home to prominent New Brunswick families for over 170 years and is furnished in colonial, federal and Victorian era furniture and artifacts to reflect its long history as a home A variety of assignments can be performed by interns: (1) assist with publicity, (2) develop exhibits, (3) conduct historical research, (4) cataloging and researching our inventory Mansion is easily accessible to Rutgers New Brunswick campus NOTE: internship not available until further notice due to need for repairs to the building Last updated: 1/8/2013 Camden County Historical Society Camden http://www.cchsnj.org The Camden County Historical Society (CCHS) internship program is designed to provide students with an introduction to standard museum practice and provide hands-on experience in museum work By the end of the term, the Curatorial/Collections Management Intern will be fully familiar with the collections management and curatorial functions within the museum setting CCHS offers interns the opportunity to work in a small non-profit institution with a dedicated staff Interns will gain diverse experience in activities typical of small museums and historic sites The museum intern will assist with the day-to-day operation of the CCHS museums The museum intern will work with the Museum Director on the overall management of the Historical Society’s collections as well as the operations of the 18th century Georgian mansion, Pomona Hall, and the Museum of Camden County History The intern will have hands-on experience with objects in the permanent collection in terms of inventorying, assessment of condition, storage and maintenance, accessioning and deaccessioning, cataloguing, researching, conserving, and entering information into the PastPerfect database The museum intern will also have the opportunity to work with staff on the research, planning, and installation of exhibitions CCHS staff will work with each intern/volunteer to select tasks and projects that suit individual interests and skills Historical background and experience with museums, libraries, and working with the public a plus, but not required Applicants should have an interest in history or related disciplines Strong organizational skills and attention to detail a must Research and editing experience is a plus Computer literacy: Knowledge of PastPerfect Museum Software and Microsoft Office helpful Experience using a digital camera and scanner is also helpful Internships are available year-round The museum staff accepts three (3) per semester Individual responsibilities are determined by the educational background and work experience of the intern, as well as the needs of the museum While this position is unpaid, school credit can easily be arranged Hours are flexible (Wednesday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM and Sunday 12 PM - PM), but interns are expected to commit at least hours a week to CCHS The diverse in-depth experience that interns experience working at CCHS make this an ideal opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student in history, anthropology, archaeology, museum studies, library science, sociology, and related fields Last updated: 1/10/2013 Camden Shipyard and Maritime Museum http://www.camdenshipmuseum.org The Camden Shipyard and Maritime Museum (CSMM) is located in the city’s Waterfront South neighborhood, about a quarter mile north of Gloucester City Collections focus on local shipyards and their neighborhoods; Arctic exploration; commercial and recreational use of the Delaware River over time; and parish history when the property was the Church of Our Saviour The museum consists of four buildings: church, chapel, parish hall, and rectory Qualities we are looking for in an intern include: the ability to use correct spelling and grammar, legible handwriting, reliability, and attention to detail Since this is a new museum, there are opportunities for interns here that they may not find elsewhere Intern projects may include: 1) Various data entry projects involving museum membership, cataloging museum objects, etc 2) Design new museum brochure (a project for a student with graphic design ambitions); 3) Research various ship histories in response to public inquiries or for use in exhibitions; 4) Put together a "trunk show" of museum objects to be used in outreach programs for local historical societies, schools, etc 5) Update museum's blog and Facebook information 6) Assist in developing tour script to be used on site for both adult and youth groups Interns may work on Mondays and Wednesdays 11-4 and Fridays 9-12 A few projects can be done off site and the student will be credited for that work (example: updating the Facebook page) The site is being renovated and is not handicapped accessible Students must have the ability to navigate uneven surfaces, climb stairs, and lift about 30 lbs Public transportation by NJ Transit bus is available Last updated: 02/01/2013 Cape May County Historical and Genealogical Society Cape May Court House http://www.cmcmuseum.org The Society operates a historical museum and genealogical library dedicated to preserving the diverse history of Cape May County Internships can be designed to meet the student's interest and needs Opportunities for interns include: Project 1: Genealogical & Research Library This project involves the cataloging and transcribing of historical documents such as wills, diaries, log books, etc into digital form The documents will be saved to disc and also made available on the Society website It will also involve assisting the Library Coordinator or the Genealogist with research requests Project 2: Museum Collection This project involves assisting the Director/Curator with cataloging the collection, curating the collection, conservation of artifacts and creating displays and signage for various exhibits It will also involve learning the script and giving tours to visitors to the Museum, which is a historic house museum This collection contains but is not limited to, Native American artifacts, early maritime artifacts, colonial period artifacts and 19 th century artifacts Last updated: 1/8/2013 Celebrate NJ! / Students in Action of NJ, Milltown http://www.CelebrateNJ.org and www.sianj.com Do you love history? Do you think NJ’s kids should love history, too? Here’s an opportunity to bring your love of history to a number of unique and fun educational programs that gets kids excited about New Jersey and all that makes it a special place to call home Celebrate NJ! is a non-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate all things New Jersey We this through educational programs and promotional campaigns We’ve developed four writing programs: a 4th grade NJ Studies program and a Middle School (STEP) program that focuses on NJ’s leadership in science, technology and the environment, The Classroom Connection pen pal program for grades 2-5, and the Powered by the Sun creative writing contest on solar energy for grades K-5 Most programs include a statewide writing contest, awards events, and media campaign covering the activities of tens of thousands of NJ students participating each year The Students in Action program is a leadership development and service recognition program for high school students in NJ We run a number of conferences and trainings for students, organize a youth service challenge and coordinate awards events The perfect candidate will have a passion for New Jersey and a great attitude, be technically savvy and creative, and have great written and oral communication skills Organizational skills are a plus High energy is a must! This is a great position for students also majoring in K-12 education Interns play a key role in our organization, working directly with the chief executive and creator of our programs We are close to campus and hours can be flexible Events are scheduled during both daytime and in the evening (April through June) Tasks are varied and can include review and coordination of student articles, planning and design of online student newspaper, contact with newspaper media, communication and interface with teachers, support for student conferences and awards event coordination, database management and website updates, among others Apply to: Karen Hatcher, Executive Director One to two interns per semester will be chosen Note: probably not available after Summer 2013 Last updated: 1/24/2013 Center for the Study of the Governor – see Eagleton Institute of Politics Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution, Brookdale Community College Lincroft http://brookdalecc.edu/pages/730.asp Student intern will help staff manage and promote the Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution’s Ted J Narozanick World War II Resource Center located in Brookdale Community College’s Bankier Library As part of the staff, the intern will also work with committees planning and promoting the programs and services offered through the resource center such as its World War II Studies Series programs, its Video and Vets programs and its annual Conflict Resolution Forum In addition, the intern will assist in the interviewing of World War II and Korean War veterans as part of the Center’s Veteran History Project All interviews are videotaped and sent to the Library of Congress for its files The intern will gain through the experience how to manage a public resource Center; help plan and promote public programs and services; and develop interviews for use in recording the memories and experiences of World War II and Korean War veterans, applicable to veterans of all wars Last updated: 1/16/2013 Christ Church Shrewsbury http://christchurchshrewsbury.org Christ Church Episcopal in Shrewsbury is an historic parish Formed in 1702 the parish has been active since that date and has a large number of documents and artifacts dating to its inception The current church building was erected in 1769 and is on the National and State Register of Historic Places The general area for internships would be in archive management and research into the many specific elements of the historical archives Much of this has not yet been studied There are many opportunities to explore historical aspects of New Jersey illuminated through both a local lens and the dimension of an historic religious institution The specific research topics would be mutually defined by the intern and the parish historian Last ulpdated: 01/29/2013 Cornelius Low House/ Middlesex County Museum Piscataway http://co.middlesex.nj.us/culturalheritage This is a county-run, nonprofit museum devoted to the display of changing exhibitions relating to New Jersey history Past exhibitions have included Somebody to Cheer For: Black Professional Baseball, 1860-1950; Uncommon Clay: New Jersey's Architectural Terra Cotta Industry; Our Long Endurance: The Story of New Jersey in the Civil War; Down the Shore: The Coastal Heritage of NJ, Lights, Camera, Action: The History of Film in New Jersey and many others Interns will assist in the creation of new museum exhibitions and educational workshops, and may be asked to help with public programming events Tasks may include object cataloging, research and script writing, exhibition mounting, and general office duties Interns may accompany staff on fact-finding, object identification and research trips as they prepare for upcoming exhibitions As part of the internship program, interns will be exposed to the basics of conservation, object handling, collection management, and history research Knowledge of word processing helpful Museum is reachable by car or Rutgers campus bus – Visitors Center / Lot 48 Stop Last updated: 1/11/2012 Cranbury History Center http://www.cranburyhistory.org/hist_ctr The Cranbury History Center is the research arm of the Cranbury Historical & Preservation Society The Center has a growing collection of genealogical records, oral histories, photographic archives and a small library An intern could help in these areas: 1) Catalog library collections; 2) Catalog museum acquisitions, photos and oral histories and other files to our Past Perfect Software for museum collections (we also need to have our collections photographed); 3) Research East Jersey Deeds from references we have and locate the sites in the Cranbury area; and 4) Research & map Brainerd cemetery Last updated: 2/4/2013 47 banner-stones, pestles, hammer-stones, agricultural implements, weapons, fishing implements, tomahawks, ceremonial stones, etc  develop a web-site which will include, exhibits, photographs, and other relevant information  participate in experimental archaeology projects representing the Early Archaic through the Late Woodland cultural periods of the Lenape-Delaware Indians of the New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, southern New York and western Connecticut regions  research and digitize primary and secondary sources related to the afore mentioned cultural periods Last updated: 2/4/2013 Plainfield Public Library, Special Collections http://www.plainfieldlibrary.info This internship will focus on accepted methodology, standards, and practices of organization and preservation of archival materials Under the direction of the Head Archivist, the intern will sort, arrange, index and describe records of a special history collection: historical blueprints, photographs, club records or personal papers In order to process, arrange, and describe a collection, according to archival standards, the intern will have to understand its historical context The intern may prepare or assist in preparing a description of the collection and a list of contents The end product of the internship will be an inventory or index to an image or textual collection that will serve as a finding aid to facilitate research Last updated: 1/24/2013 Port Norris Historical Society The Port Norris Historical Society is a new organization with a mission to preserving the history of the town that was once the center of the oyster industry We are looking for an intern with computer experience whose responsibilities would include working on personal histories, researching local oyster industry and delving into historical newspaper articles for local information Our goal is to record as much information as possible for our reference database as well as for our Website Much of the work could be done at the intern's location Last updated: 2/25/2008 Preservation New Jersey Trenton http://preservationnj.org/ A nonprofit organization, Preservation New Jersey works to sustain and enhance the vitality of New Jersey’s communities by promoting and preserving their diverse historic resources Founded in 1978, PNJ addresses its mission through publication of a quarterly newsletter, maintaining a resource library, producing an annual list of New Jersey's ten most 48 endangered historic sites, providing educational tours, conferences and training workshops and addressing legislation and public policies that impact New Jersey's preservation community Intern(s) would engage in the following activities: Analysis of existing PNJ database information re: individuals' Legislative and Congressional districts Research and transcription of legislative district information for inclusion in master database Plan and execute a random survey of database entries to acquire e-mail information Office accessible by public transportation; much of work can be accomplished off site Last updated: 2/1/2009 Princeton University Numismatic Collection http://www.princeton.edu/~rbsc/department/numismatics/ The Princeton University Numismatic Collection has a wide range of coins, medals and currency ranging from antiquity to the present day Student interns are needed to catalogue and photograph the coins into a database for transmission over the internet Students will be able to work in an area of their interest and will be instructed in the computer and numismatic skills necessary for the work Hours are flexible, but must fall within Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 4:30 Public transportation from New Brunswick available Not available Summer 2013 semester Last updated: 1/18/2013 Puerto Rican Community Archives NJ Hispanic Research & Information Center at the Newark Public Library The Puerto Rican Community Archives at the NJHRIC is the first effort of its kind to build a collection of primary resources on the history and culture of New Jersey's Puerto Rican community Its mission is to create a single comprehensive resource registering the history, culture and contributions of this previously under documented community of 20th century immigrants  Job Description: The New Jersey Hispanic Research and Information Center / Newark Public Library wishes to hire an intern to assist in the processing of Latino heritage archival collections, as part of a pioneering Puerto Rican Community Archives Project in New Jersey  Specific duties/ responsibilities: Interns will be trained and will work under the supervision of the Project Archivist Responsibilities will include processing, organizing & describing archival collections, and working in collaboration with the Project Archivist in the creation of finding aids They will inventory and conduct basic preservation work, create descriptions, and collaborate in the initial processing of materials for the Puerto Rican Community Archives Depending on skills and experience, interns may also work on the NJHRIC website project 49  Specific skills or experience required from candidate: Ideal candidates will o Have a background in Latino/Hispanic studies and good working knowledge of the Spanish language o Have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills o Have good writing skills and be comfortable with Windows-based operating systems o Work well independently, with guidance from supervisor o Experience working with archives and/or in libraries a plus Last updated: 1/25/2013 Readington Museums Stanton www.readingtonmuseums.org The Readington Museums were established to promote an understanding and appreciation of Readington's history and culture through education, research, preservation, collection, and interpretation The Museums are made up of four period buildings: the 1741 Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, the early 19th century Eversole-Hall House, the 1828 Cold Brook School, the preRevolutionary War Taylor’s Mill The Readington Museums offer an opportunity to learn what the day to day running of several small museums is all about Work in several areas including (but not limited to): Curatorial and archiving work, including Past Perfect Research and grand writing Tour guides in both third and first person, including hands-on crafting Administrative work including publications such as newsletters Research and production of exhibits Site maintenance including gardening Costume production and maintenance Interns may be asked to work in period costumes Opportunities to try out first person may be offered, if so desired, for many of our school programs While summer interns not have the opportunity to work in first person, they are asked to help to research and mount our annual exhibit, work on costuming, grant writing, promote events and plan school programming for the following school year 50 Interns should have the ability to climb winding steps without difficulty The office and restrooms are located at the third floor of the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead Visit us at our web site or on Facebook/Readington Museums Last updated: 9/10/2010 Red Mill Museum Village, formerly, Hunterdon Historical Museum, formerly Clinton Historical Museum Village) Clinton http://www.theredmill.org The Red Mill Museum Village, located in Clinton, New Jersey, on the banks of the South Branch of the Raritan River, focuses on the history of the Red Mill, the Mulligan Quarry, the Town of Clinton and Hunterdon County Featuring changing exhibitions and programs, the Museum seeks interns to assist with the following activities: Assist the Curator of Public Programming to develop and implement new hands-on activities that relate to the exhibitions in the Red Mill building Assist staff with the development of the Museum’s website, particularly focusing on multi-media elements, such as the addition of photographs, audio and video Scheduling is flexible, including the possibility of working on Saturdays Interns will have the opportunity to experience many aspects of the operation of the Museum, due to our small staff and active schedule Interns can also explore beautiful downtown Clinton, which additionally features the dynamic Hunterdon Art Museum For information about the Red Mill Museum Village, visit www.theredmill.org or find us on Facebook Car is necessary Last updated: 2/4/2013 Ridgewood Public Library Ridgewood http://www.ridgewoodlibrary.org/localhistory The Bolger Heritage Center attracts both in-house and online use and has resources for genealogists, local historians, and students Internship projects: Organizing and cataloging or creating finding aids for unprocessed collections, such as papers of a local community activist from the 1970s (also an opportunity to take an oral history) or a scrapbook of Ridgewood school and social items from the late 1920's Digitizing unidentified photographs of Ridgewood homes and putting them online for residents to view and comment Organize and re-house maps or newspapers The successful intern will be able to work independently at times and be interested in the multiple archival and patron needs of our department For more information, see our website Last updated: 01/31/2013 Rockingham State Historic Site Kingston http://rockingham.net/ General Washington used this 18th-century house as his last wartime headquarters of the Revolutionary War Interns may work on: 1) Creating lessons plans for the site that would be 51 posted on the Rockingham web site as a resource for teachers 2) General museum work, i.e conducting tours, working with collections, special programs 3) Program Development: intern would research a subject such as courtship and marriage or 18 th-century farming with the research to be used to develop a program or exhibit at the site 4) Outreach: contacting teachers and taking Rockingham’s History-to-Go to schools 5) Research: Interns would research and develop a furnishing plan for the historic site An interview and résumé are required Car necessary Last updated: 2/8/2013 Rocky Hill Community Group Rocky Hill http://sites.google.com/site/RHCG08553 The RHCG is a non-profit, volunteer organization founded in 1965 The mission of the RHCG is to promote and foster the historical value of our community through preservation of the Amy Garrett House and Rocky Hill Archives, promotion of Rocky Hill as a National Historical District, and organization of educational and community activities The RHCG owns the historic Amy Garrett house where town archives are stored Our collection of historical archives has, unfortunately, been moved and mismanaged due to a number of renovation and storage issues over the last 10-15 years The collection is now in disarray and stored in an attic We have recently restored a beautiful new archives display and research room where the materials will have a permanent home The RHCG seeks an ambitious intern to help catalog, organize, and preserve a collection of town-related historical archives The collection includes substantial photographs, papers, books, memorabilia, textiles, and other items We need assistance in the following:  Properly catalog the contents of the archives  Determine the best organization of the archives for future research and use  Preserve the collection in appropriate storage materials  Curate small exhibits of the historical archives in display cabinets Rocky Hill is located just outside of Princeton, NJ and a quick 25 minute drive from New Brunswick, NJ down Route 27 Last updated: 2/15/2012 Rutgers Center for Historical Analysis New Brunswick http:// rcha.rutgers.edu The Rutgers Center for Historical Analysis (RCHA) is a research center dedicated to promoting and disseminating new and innovative research projects in History and related fields It is affiliated with the History Department at Rutgers-New Brunswick but maintains its own staff, office space, and meeting rooms at 88 College Avenue The Center’s work revolves around particular projects or themes that operate for a period of one or two years The project theme for 2010-2012 is “Narratives of Power” which seeks to explore how people or groups move from positions of political marginality to positions of political power and the explanations they provide to explain their success Project themes are developed through weekly research presentations conducted by graduate students, faculty, and visiting scholars on Tuesdays from 11-1 Internships are available only in the fall and spring semesters They are 52 supervised by the Undergraduate Vice-Chair in the History Department and involve collaboration with one of the faculty fellows participating in the project The work involves three main components: 1.) participation in the weekly Tuesday seminars (typically requiring that the intern read a pre-circulated paper); 2.) interaction with the Center’s staff and project directors to explore their views on the strengths and weaknesses of the current project (typically by interviewing project directors at the beginning and end of each semester); 3.) composition of an in-depth appraisal (15-20 pages) of the Center’s work over the course of the semester, incorporating the intern’s views and observations about the presentations and interviews Interns are also encouraged to offer comments about how the kind of research facilitated by the RCHA is related to undergraduate education and the dissemination of knowledge about History in general Last updated: 6/14/2010 Rutgers University Libraries Alexander Library, Rutgers University Libraries New Brunswick Alexander Library is the humanities and social sciences library for Rutgers University in New Brunswick Interns will be allowed broad discretion in developing projects that appeal to their interests and help develop their skills in locating, evaluating, and providing access to history sources The following are simply suggestions and candidates are encouraged to discuss potential projects with one of our librarians Students could help create and/or maintain research guides for various fields of history Possible topics include African-American history, women’s history, the history of science, and Middlesex county history A student could help develop a full text, online database of documents relating to the history of New Jersey: http://njdh.rutgers.edu An internship at Alexander Library is an excellent opportunity to enhance your research skills in history and provide service to the historical community Last updated: 1/8/2009 Rutgers University Libraries Alexander Library Special Collections New Brunswick http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/libs/scua/scua.shtml Special Collections at Rutgers includes rare books, manuscript collections, and the University Archives It houses one of the largest collections of New Jersey materials in the state A number of projects are possible There are numerous manuscript collections from the nineteenth century to the present that need to be processed Research in printed catalogs, online catalogs, and unpublished sources is also needed on a variety of New Jersey topics (architecture, business resources, etc) to produce bibliographic guides The University Archivist would like an intern to conduct research on the history of the University, and then to write part of what will become a series of administrative histories There is also the opportunity to process records, and work on associated projects Research collections include university archives, New Jersey collections, labor history, women's history, Westerners in Japan during the 53 late 19th and early 20th century, Latin America, et al Opportunities are also available to work with exhibitions of rare books, photographs and manuscripts One internship project is the following: Vanishing New Jersey Under the supervision and guidance of senior librarians and archivists, public history interns will participate in researching potential candidates for oral history interviews on New Jersey topics, drafting outlines for the interview process, assisting in the conduct of interviews, transcribing interviews, meeting with interviewees to review and correct transcriptions, obtaining formal permission documents and related activities Students will be encouraged to review recommended books and journal articles on oral histories and to examine reputable websites at the local, regional and national level They will also be introduced to the project staff of the history department's award-winning WWII oral history program Field trips to one or more New Jersey historical societies with successful programs will be organized Oral history interviews with New Jersey farmers, both men and women, were conducted in 2009 Additional interviews will be scheduled in 2010, as time permits In addition to discussing agriculture in twentieth century New Jersey, other areas of interest include vanishing industry and manufacturing, changing inner cities and the eroding of suburbia Before embarking on new topics, students will be asked to investigate which areas may have been recorded by individuals or groups around New Jersey Recording and transcribing equipment and related software was purchased in 2009, with advice from the WWII oral history project historians, Medical History Society of New Jersey members and from Howard Green, former research director of the New Jersey Historical Commission and founder of Public History Partners Last updated: 1/15/2013 Rutgers University Rutgers Oral History Archives New Brunswick http://oralhistory.rutgers.edu Working closely with the program directors, this internship provides participants with an introduction to the methodology of oral history, including opportunities to participate in oral history interviews and in the reviewing and editing processes of previously transcribed oral histories Other duties include answering correspondence, maintaining program files, web design and web based projects, contributing to a quarterly newsletter, event planning, and interaction with the Rutgers Living History Society, a group of alumni and community members who support the program Past special projects have included web-based indexing projects, writing grant applications, organizing exhibitions, and producing a televised lecture First preference will be given to students who have worked with the program in the past as students and/or volunteers Last updated: 2/5/2013 Seton Hall Archives, Seton Hall University South Orange http://library.shu.edu/sc-homepage.htm Special Collections & Archives Center, Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J This repository houses the University Archives, Archdiocese of Newark collection, and documentation on the Catholic Church in New Jersey Interns can work with various material types including paper, audio, video, photographic and artifact collections which require 54 evaluation, processing and preservation work A well-rounded introduction to the basics of archival science from both a theoretical and practical standpoint is part of the internship experience within the Seton Hall Archives & Special Collections Center Public transportation is available to South Orange and the Seton Hall University campus Last updated: 2/4/2013 The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, Morris Plains http://www.stickleymuseum.org This National Historic Landmark is the centerpiece of Gustav Stickley’s early 20th century country estate, known as Craftsman Farms Formerly the Stickley family’s home, the Log House was built in 1911 and is one of the most significant landmarks of the American Arts and Crafts movement It has been restored to its 1911 appearance and is operated by the Craftsman Farms Foundation as a historic house museum The Foundation’s mission is to interpret, restore, and preserve Craftsman Farms and the artifacts and ideals associated with Gustav Stickley and the Arts and Crafts movement and to demonstrate the continuing relevance of Gustav Stickley and the Arts and Crafts movement Interns will work closely with the education director on overseeing the museum’s daily education needs (drop-in tours, group tours, etc), assist in planning and preparation for upcoming programs for children, families, and adults Intern will assist with all aspects of organizing, planning, and implementing education programs, which will include opportunities to experience the full scope of the museum’s varied and busy educational offerings Depending on museum needs, interns may work with the general public, assist with children’s programs, perform administrative tasks, research, develop visitor materials, and assist with planning for upcoming events Interns are encouraged to discuss specific interests with the education director, and where possible, the internship may be adapted to the intern’s needs Car necessary Availability on some Saturdays is a plus Last updated: 01/31/2013 Teaneck Public Library Teaneck http://www.teaneck.org Teaneck is a New Jersey town of significant historic interest and the library serves as its archival resource Its heritage dates to the Dutch colonial period and several Dutch Jersey sandstone buildings are still in existence In 1949, Teaneck was selected as the model town USA for a post-World War II campaign presenting American democracy around the world, particularly to occupied Japan Teaneck was the first town to voluntarily integrate schools in the USA Teaneck’s pioneer role in the integration of its schools is chronicled in the book, Triumph in a White Suburb The library has materials documenting Teaneck’s history from the 1880’s to the present Assistance is needed in digitizing local newspapers and archiving and indexing historical documents Public transportation is available Last updated: 1/15/2013 Thomas Edison Papers Rutgers University, Livingston Campus Piscataway 55 http://edison.rutgers.edu The Thomas A Edison Papers project chronicles one of history's most creative thinkers and prolific innovators The editors are bringing to light the daily record of Edison's extraordinary life and achievements through a series of richly interactive publications Our multi-volume book edition is now focused on the 1885-1890 period; work on the online digital edition now spans the 1880s to the 1920s Interns are needed for directed research on Edison's research, travels, and family Additional activities might include the development of educational materials and collaboration between the Edison Papers and local museums with Edisonian content Interns may participate in a variety of projects, including directed research (online and in Rutgers libraries), digital enhancement of scanned notebook drawings, curriculum projects, and office assistance Previous projects have included the physics of the incandescent lamp; surveys of newspaper articles about Edison and his family, and the study of Edison Portland cement in various construction sites, including the original Yankee Stadium Internship opportunities are available in the Fall and Spring semesters; not available in Summer Last updated: 01/8/2013 The Township of West Milford Historic Preservation Commission http:// www.westmilford.org The Historic Preservation Commission is a seven member Commission that its purpose is to promote architecturally, historically and archaeologically significant district and/or buildings, designate local landmarks and assist in making applications for State and Federal designations In furtherance of its objectives and in preparation for the Township’s long 175 th Anniversary celebration in 2009, the Commission is seeking assistance with projects associated with its website and to promote local history The Commission would like an intern to assist with the following projects:  A “Driving Tour Guide” of West Milford’s historically designated sites (including site summaries and photos)  Update surveys of all designated sites (including digital photos, etc)  Historic Preservation resources and links (Secretary of Interior restoration guides, etc.)  PowerPoint presentation and marketing materials on the benefits of historic preservation  Update surveys “Historic Preservation FAQs” 56  Additional items as assigned (may include historical research, article drafting or collaborating with the other local museums and historical organizations) Last updated: 5/20/2008 Twin Lights State Historic Site Highlands http://twin-lights.org The former Navesink Light station, first constructed in 1828, marked the westerly entrance to New York harbor The site now includes a museum that contains artifact and archival collections relating to maritime history Internships at Twin Lights are educational programs, which provide guidance, training, and mentoring for students interested in pursuing a career in the museum field Interns gain knowledge and experience from which they can benefit, and the museum benefits as well from the projects interns undertake Internship opportunities include: research; collections management; developing lesson plans and other educational programs; develop disaster and recovery plan and interpretive plan; grant applications; and presenting programs as a historical figure Additional details available from internship coordinator Car required Last updated: 1//25/2013 Union Cemetery Association of Mays Landing http://www.theunioncemetery.com Union Cemetery, organized in 1867, is a ten-acre historic cemetery on Somers Point Road with graves probably dating to the 1850s The Cemetery Association, a nonprofit organization, is seeking an intern to research the history of the cemetery and some of the people buried there The information will be added to the Association's web site and to create signage on location for the public to appreciate the cemetery's historic value The intern will use primary and secondary sources at the local museum, county library, and collections of local historians Last updated: 03/17/2010 Union County College Archives Cranford http://www.ucc.edu/default.htm Union County College is undertaking the establishment of a college archives as part of its 75 th Anniversary commemoration We seek an intern who will assist in the initial processing and inventorying of archival materials Additional research assistance work possible for #1 Transcribing of oral history interviews for a variety of topics relating to various subjects in African American History Developing a topic index for these interviews #2 Digitizing and inventorying extensive video interviews conducted for documentary on the history of African Americans in baseball 57 #3 Research assistance for a biography of a rector of a major church in Harlem that is as well a study of that community across the course of the 20th century #4 Research assistance for a project on the history of Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ as part of an effort to secure National Registry status for that stadium #5 Research assistance for a biography of the 20th century Black journalist Alvin E White #6 Research assistance for a book on the teaching of African American History and Western Civilization Bus transportation available Last updated: 1/11/2011 United Methodist Church Archives Madison http://www.gcah.org Located on the Drew University campus in Madison, the United Methodist Church Archives is the official archives for the United Methodist Church Material in the archives stretches back to the mid-18th Century and the Wesleys, but focuses mainly on the late 19th and 20th century U.S There are several intern projects available at the archives (1) Work on our photographic database This involves descriptive work as well as scanning images for patron use (2) Work on one of our smaller manuscript collections or on a team with one of our larger manuscript collections Our manuscript collections are from the 19th and 20th century This would involve all aspects of processing and cataloging, including the creation of EAD based finding aids The Archives is located on the campus of Drew University in Madison, NJ Last updated: 1/11/2013 Van Harlingen Historical Society http://www.vanharlingen.org Request for Library Intern with possible newsletter research The Library is located in the main room of the old stone 1752 Dirck Gulick House, the Society’s headquarters on Blawenburg-Belle Mead Rd, Belle Mead, NJ The Library is in need of concerted assistance with its collection of books, files, research collections and unique historical documents A number of discrete project opportunities exist: 1) Conduct an inventory of the library’s holdings and catalog by type of history (local, regional, Dutch Architecture, etc) 2) Organize and prepare the collection of old photographs and other information for publish on the Society’s website Collaborate with the webmaster to attractively display information on the website 3) Create a map of the location of historic houses and barns in the township 4) (Important) Create an easy-to-use indexed guide of library holdings for use by visitors and researchers 5) Conduct research for newsletter articles as needed, such as delving into 19 th century New York Times articles This is a unique opportunity to dig into the long history of a Dutch farm community and to make a real difference Last updated: 2/3/2011 58 Vermeule-Mundy House, Green Brook, NJ http://www.greenbrooknj.com The Vermeule-Mundy House, circa 1799, is in the process of being restored to its original grandeur by the township of Green Brook with grants from Somerset County, under the direction of the Historical Society and Cultural, Heritage and Historic Preservation Committee The house is a Georgian farmstead built by Dr John Vermeule, son of Revolutionary War patriot, Adrian Vermeule It presently sits on 2.2 acres, of what used to be a much larger plantation The house has had a number of interesting owners, including slave-owning Dutch families, mid-19th century Quakers, and Jewish dairy farmers When acquired by Green Brook Township, the house contained more than three thousand, nineteenth- and twentieth-century articles that had been left by former residents In addition, a recent archaeological investigation has uncovered a former kitchen, out-building, which has yielded a large number of interesting artifacts Intern assignment available: Historical research into the lives of former owners, especially with regard to medical practices, farming techniques, and cottage industries Developing interpretive presentation for tour guides Evaluating and cataloging of archaeological artifacts and historic items Designing and building interpretive displays Requirements: Interest in history and historic preservation Research/Library skills Knowledge of Word/Excel would be helpful Digital photo management skills Last updated: 01/31/2013 Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society Vineland http://www.vinelandhistory.org The Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society, founded in 1864, is the oldest local historical society in New Jersey To help us better organize/exhibit the collections, and collect information on local history, interns are needed for the following projects: Oral History Program: Interns would receive training from administrator/curator regarding the proper methods used during interview process Interns would be provided with audiovisual equipment and make appointments with older local residents to document their memories and create a visual record for the Society’s archives Architectural Survey: Working with the administrator/curator, interns would map the one-square mile that was the original town of Vineland and document the history of 19 th century buildings still located within that area Administrative Assistant: Interns would handle a variety of administrative tasks, such as data entry in the Past Perfect program, where the museum’s records are kept 59 Curatorial Assistant: Interns would be trained by the administrator/curator to work on different projects, including the re-housing of archival material into acid-free containers Last updated: 01/28/2013 Wallace House Historic Site Somerville http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/virtual_tours/wallace_house.html The Wallace House is a small historic house museum with two buildings from the 18 th century open five days per week Interns participate in outdoor cooking demonstrations, giving tours to the public, assistance with restoration projects, and assistance with gardening The supervisor accepts an intern about once every three years; an intern worked at the site in Summer 2010 Last updated: 11/29/2010 Whitesbog Village and Cranberry Bog Pemberton http://www.whitesbog.org Whitesbog is an agricultural site and company town located on the northwestern edge of the Pine Barrens and Brendan Byrne State Forest The White family, particularly J J White (1846-1924) and his daughter Elizabeth White (1871-1954) were instrumental in establishing the cranberry and blueberry industries that shaped this region in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries The land was acquired by the Department of Environmental Protection in 1967 under the New Jersey Green Acres Land Acquisition Act of 1961 and became part of Brendan Byrne State Forest In 1984, the Whitesbog Preservation Trust was formed to restore and preserve this significant piece of New Jersey History As part of its mission the Trust seeks to preserve and manage Whitesbog’s archives and relevant artifacts moving toward a comprehensive program of public education, digital access and research availability To achieve this aspect of its mission, in 2011 the Trust purchased PastPerfect V 5.0 and began the process of formally cataloging Whitesbog’s archival collection For the next five years (2011-2016) the Trust is planning special initiatives to mark the centennial of Elizabeth White’s work in developing the cultivated blueberry Cataloging all related material is crucial for ease of research The Archive Committee is seeking the assistance of an intern whose primary functions would be 1) to assist in accessioning and organizing collections as well as preparing cataloging data for individual artifacts; 2) additional research may be required to expand the scope of information beyond rudimentary description; 3) to photograph objects for catalog records; and 4) to assist in preparing materials for centennial programs Last updated: May 5, 2011 William Trent House Trenton http://www.williamtrenthouse.org The 1719 William Trent House Museum is an historic house museum located within the city of Trenton It was once home to William Trent, one of the founders of Trenton and the city’s namesake Internships are available to promote public education and awareness of the history and architecture of the 1719 William Trent House Museum and of the life of William Trent, his family, and slaves Interns may conduct tours, relating the history of the house and providing information about museum collections to individual visitors, school groups, and adult 60 groups Interns share information, answer questions, monitor visitors’ movements, report problems, assist with answering the telephone, help with mailings and other tasks as needed Interns should have an interest in promoting knowledge of local history and be enthusiastic, flexible, friendly, and responsible, with a good command of the English language They should have excellent interpersonal and communications skills and ability to work as part of a team and to present to a broad range of age and educational levels Interns need to be able to ascend and descend stairs Accessible by public transportation (Bus 604 from Trenton Railway Station.) Last updated: 2/23/2009 \booklet19 .. .PUBLIC HISTORY INTERNSHIPS Available internships are described on the following pages Public History internships provide credit for Rutgers University- New Brunswick undergraduate history. .. involve New Jersey history They not include internships at law offices and other nonhistory related internships, which are available through another course, the General Internship Program, 506:452... Students who are interested in history internships must call (732) 308-3771 x5 to make an appointment with Gary D Saretzky, the coordinator for the Public History Internship program, before registering